It’s a wonderful day to be a child of God. When was the last time you were told you could not do it? When was the last time a friend or an enemy told you the assignment was to difficult for someone like you to accomplish? When was the last time man tried to break your spirit by taking away the very thing(s) you worked so hard to have? When was the last time the cares of this world left you beaten, battered, and bruised? When was the last time you cried because you could not understand what was going on? When was the last time you needed a friend or a family member to encourage you in the Lord? When was the last time you had to encourage yourself? Some times in life there appear times when we have more questions than answers. Times when going on seems impossible. Times when the evil doers seem to prosper and the God followers are not (Psalms 37). Have you been there? Are you there now?
This morning, I have been commissioned to come and minister to you. There are times when situations arise that you were not prepared to face. There are times when you may be caught off guard. However, just because it caught you off guard does not mean God was not aware. Every situation in your life is seen by the eyes of God. There are no hidden secrets or plans that God is not aware of in your life. My friend, When Man Says No … God is not defeated. Just because someone set a trap for you does not mean God will fall in that trap. Just because someone hurt your feelings with harsh words does not mean it will work on the Lord. What am I saying to you? Simply this, the attacks that man throw at you will never work on the Lord. The Bible declares in Genesis 18:14 – Is any thing too hard for the LORD? At the time appointed I will return unto thee, according to the time of life … Man’s denial of you does not hinder God’s approval of you. God does not need man, but man definitely needs God. If that blessing is yours, God will make sure you get it and no one else.
My brother, my sister, today walk in the victory and assurance of God. You are more than a conqueror in Christ Jesus our Lord. Do not live your life hoping that man applauds or approves you. It is not necessary. It is not important. Only what you do for Christ will last anyway. When Man Says No … God can still say yes. The Bible declares in 1 Corinthians 1:27 – But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; Beloved, many things you accomplish today were not approved by man. Man did not think you could achieve it. But the Lord knows all that He has placed inside of you. There’s an anointing within you that stirs up when others say you cannot do something. You are divinely selected by the hand of God to accomplish great works. When Man Says No … God is still in control. Prayer for Today: Father, help me to live my life to please and honor You. Man’s approval of me is not a necessity because I live my life for You. In Jesus’ name … Amen!
Scripture Reading for Today: Isaiah 54:17
May God Bless you at Your point of need!
Pastor Darrick D. McGhee, Sr.